Is Whitehaven and District Civic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Whitehaven and District Civic Society as a registered charity (number 257048) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Whitehaven and District Civic Society's charity number?

Whitehaven and District Civic Society's charity number is 257048. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 257048?

Search 257048 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Whitehaven and District Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whitehaven and District Civic Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Whitehaven and District Civic Society?

Whitehaven and District Civic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Whitehaven and District Civic Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Whitehaven and District Civic Society: Whitehaven Civic Society.

Registered charity · No. 257048

Whitehaven and District Civic Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Whitehaven and District Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Whitehaven and District Civic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 257048
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moresby
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Whitehaven and District Civic Society (number 257048) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Whitehaven and District Civic Society do?

Society activity suspended pro tem due to lack of interest.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Whitehaven and District Civic Society

Answers Whitehaven and District Civic Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Whitehaven and District Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 November 1968
Previous names on the register: Whitehaven Civic Society
Where it says it operates: Cumbria

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Whitehaven and District Civic Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Whitehaven and District Civic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Whitehaven and District Civic Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Whitehaven and District Civic Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Whitehaven and District Civic Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Whitehaven and District Civic Society as a registered charity (number 257048) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Whitehaven and District Civic Society's charity number?: Whitehaven and District Civic Society's charity number is 257048. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 257048?: Search 257048 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Whitehaven and District Civic Society do?: Society activity suspended pro tem due to lack of interest.
Does Whitehaven and District Civic Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whitehaven and District Civic Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Whitehaven and District Civic Society?: Whitehaven and District Civic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Whitehaven and District Civic Society?: The register does not record Whitehaven and District Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Whitehaven and District Civic Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Whitehaven and District Civic Society: Whitehaven Civic Society.
When was Whitehaven and District Civic Society registered as a charity?: Whitehaven and District Civic Society was entered on the register on 18 November 1968.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.